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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,085.20, 1,248,127.80 and 271,176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,085.20, 1,248,127.80 and 271,176.40 is: 406,764.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,085.20 : 1,248,127.80 = 271,176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,085.20/1,248,127.80 = 271,176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,085.20x = 1,248,127.80 × 271,176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,085.20x = 338,462,803,543.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,462,803,543.92/832,085.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,764.60

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